Published 4:10 am, Thursday, February 11, 2016

The Harris County Citizen Corps is celebrating its 10th Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Rodeo Round-up on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event is made possible by the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) and the many public and private organizations involved.

At the Rodeo Round-up, CERT members from across Texas compete in various feats. there will also be United States Coast Guard (USCG) recognition, The Whambulance - monster truck ambulance on display, USCG, Memorial Hermann Life Flight, Harris County Sheriff helicopters and numerous emergency response assets and exhibits.

CERT volunteers from around the state will test their skills in medical operations, search and rescue, fire suppression, incident command, emergency preparedness and hazmat recognition in this event at the Harris County Fire & Sheriff’s Training Academy, located at 2318 Atascocita Road in Humble.

“This event showcases the CERT volunteer program that prepares communities for any type of disaster,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “CERT volunteers are essential partners and play a crucial role in emergency preparedness and recovery.”

In 2015, CERT membership grew to more than 25,000 trained volunteers involved in 250 Community Emergency Response Teams. The CERT program’s success is due in large part to its growing partnership with first responders, nonprofit agencies, community organizations and all its volunteers.

To join Harris County Citizen Corps or for more information about the CERT Rodeo Round-up go to www.harriscountycitizencorps.com or call (281) JOIN NOW (564-6669). Harris County Citizen Corps news and updates are available on Facebook.